Be sure to check out all of the tarp shelter layouts in this Playlist to find the ones you like best.
Without question, a good quality tarp is an essential part of bushcraft and camping equipment. The ability to create a shelter is one of the 3 key elements of wilderness survival and bushcraft skills (shelter, fire & water).
This video illustrates How to Get Started with one of The Most Important Pieces of Camping Gear, it is the first video in a series of Tarp Shelter Configuration videos. This video was created for those new to bushcraft and camping. Please check out our playlist “Tarp Shelter Layouts and Configurations” for more interesting ways to use a tarp. New videos will be added weekly.
In this video:
Introduction 00:05
Options for Choosing a Tarp 00:16
What is Sil Nylon 00:24
Size Matters 00:40
The importance of a good quality tarp 01:36
Size/Packability Comparison between a Poly Tarp and a Sil Nylon Tarp 02:05
What makes a good Bushcraft Tarp 3:18
Whats the difference in Tarp Shelter Layouts 04:00
What to Include in a Tarp Kit 04:47
The First Two Camping Tarp Layouts 6:01
The Ground Sheet Tarp Layout 06:22
The Plough Point or Diamond Fly Tarp Shelter 10:26
The knot used when setting up the Plough Point Shelter was the “Running Bowline” check out my tutorial here: https://youtu.be/Sy3KI_Y9c8I
I hope you enjoy the video, if you do, please give it the thumbs up, comment and share. 🙂 Thanks, Jason.
Camping Gear I used in this video (not affiliate links, just gear I’m happy to recommend):
AquaQuest Silnylon Tarp: https://www.aquaquestwaterproof.com/tarps/
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